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Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission consists of two members of the Board of Supervisors and the Police Chief. Questions or concerns regarding traffic regulations and safety are reviewed by the Commission at their monthly meeting. The Traffic Commission has the authority to regulate the flow and speed of traffic and the parking of vehicles on Township roads. Traffic Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm.

Adopt A Road Program
East Hempfield Township provides a volunteer "Adopt-a-Road" program to rid the Township’s roadways of litter, improve the environment, and maintain quality of life. Individual volunteers or groups who "Adopt A Road" are expected to conduct litter pickup a minimum of two times a year. Two permanent "adopt-a-road" signs are installed identifying your group. To volunteer, please contact the Road Crew Supervisor at 898-3100, ext. 263.

Snow Removal Procedures:

Policies
  • Consideration is first given to Township roads with high traffic volumes, collector routes, school bus routes, or hills, curves and intersections.
  • Cindering begins at a dusting of snow and continues to about 3" accumulation.
  • Temperatures determine if roads will be treated with straight salt, calcium chloride, or a salt/anti-skid mixture.
  • Plowing begins at about a 3" accumulation and continues while a storm persists.
  • During major winter storms the Township will initiate snow removal assistance from standby contractors.

Safety First
  • Do not push snow onto the roadway. This creates a hazardous situation and the homeowner can be held responsible for accidents which result after snow is shoveled from their driveway.
  • Eliminate snow piles at your driveway entrance whenever possible. High accumulation of snow will obstruct your vision when exiting your driveway and prevents oncoming motorists from seeing you.
  • When driving, clear all windows and lights, increase the distance between you and the car ahead of you, and decrease speed. Remember, speed limits and stopping distances are set assuming dry roadways!
  • If you have an emergency, always call 911, not the Township office.

Mailboxes and Snow
Heavy snow as it is plowed will occasionally damage or topple mailboxes. Often it is because they are too close to the roadway, and poorly constructed or supported. Heavy, wet snow exiting the plow increases the potential for mailbox damage. The repair of mailboxes and lawns is the property owner’s responsibility since the right-of-way extends further onto your property than you realize. The Public Works Department makes every effort not to damage property, but it does happen.

State Maintained Roads in Township
The following roads located within East Hempfield Township are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation:

  • Harrisburg Pike
  • Main Street
  • Marietta Avenue - Route 23
  • Columbia Avenue - Route 462
  • Rohrerstown Road
  • Graystone Road
  • Stony Battery Road (from Church Street to Mountville)
  • Route 283, Route 30 & Route 72
  • State Road from Rt. 283 to East Petersburg Borough

Public Works Department
The Township's Public Works Department consists of nine full time employees. They are responsible for maintaining approximately 100 miles of Township roadways, snow removal, leaf collection, and maintaining the Township's parks and properties.


Water and Sewer
For information regarding public water, contact The Municipal Authority of the Township of East Hempfield located at 920 Church Street, Landisville. The Authority's mailing address is P.O. Box 97, Landisville, PA 17538, Telephone 898-8231.

For information regarding public sewer service, contact Lancaster Area Sewer Authority located at 130 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603-4087, Telephone 299-4843.

Sewer planning modules, system permits, and enforcement of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act are handled by the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer, David Lockard, 1956 Milton Grove Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552, Telephone 653-1008.

Leaf Collection
Leaf collection is coordinated by the Public Works Department each fall from mid-October through mid-December. There is no designated schedule, although crews will follow a specific route. After the first collection cycle is completed, crews will start over and complete the route again. Residents can expect two to four collections in their neighborhood per season. How frequently and how quickly collections are completed depends upon the volume of leaves, weather conditions, and equipment limitations.

Residents are asked to cooperate in the following manner:

  • Rake leaves as close to the curbside as possible.
  • Mulched leaves should be placed in small (bushel basket size) piles in a row.
  • On windy days, leaves may be covered.
  • Do not place leaves in trash bags or trash cans.
  • Do not place grass clippings or other non-leaf debris with leaves.
  • Burning of leaves is strictly prohibited.

A leaf drop off area is also available during leaf collection season. Residents can drop off bagged leaves at the Public Works Garage located behind the Township Municipal Building at 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. There will be a designated area for drop off available seven days a week during daylight hours.

Please watch Township newsletters each fall for specific dates for leaf collection. Please contact the Township office at 898-3100 with any questions or concerns.